Job summary
We are looking to recruit an outstanding and highly committed full-time permanent member of staff to join our busy and buoyant team and be able to use their own initiative. This is a fast-paced department requiring a proactive individual. The job will entail working with other Senior Payroll Administrators with a wide range of payroll administration. Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills are essential. You will also need to be flexible, have an appreciation of the confidential nature of the work and be able to manage a workload to meet pre-determined targets.
Main duties of the job
Payroll Services provides services to Barts Health and other NHS organisations and associated organisations. The Senior Payroll Administrator is responsible for the production of payrolls, including client payrolls, and carries responsibility for:
i) planning and organising workload to ensure payroll is delivered ontime;ii) accurate and timely production of weekly and monthly payrolls withoutsupervision;iii) compliance with complex statutory requirements to ensure employerobligations are met;iv) application of complex and various terms and conditions ofemployment;v) compliance with organisation policies and procedures includingStanding Financial Instructions;vi) investigation and resolution of payroll enquiries and discrepancies;vii) providing advice and assistance to clients;viii) supporting the Assistant Payroll Manager in staff induction, training and development.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience as a payroll administrator preferably in an NHS payroll environment, including experience of assisting with supervision, training and development of junior staff.
- Managing and prioritising a varied and sometimes unpredictable workload.
- Using an interfaced computerised HR/Payroll system for inputting and interrogation purposes.
- Inputting high volume data accurately to strict deadlines.
Desirable
- Working in an NHS/financial environment.
- Using HR/Payroll/Pension/Expenses systems for interrogation purposes.
- Inputting high volume data accurately to strict deadlines.
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of NHS terms and conditions of employment (i.e. Agenda for Change, Whitley councils and local terms and conditions).
- Detailed and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of NHS payroll and pensions procedures and practises, and employment practises.
- Detailed and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of statutory regulations (i.e. HM Revenue and Customs).
- Detailed and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of NHS pension scheme regulations
- Detailed and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of computerised payroll systems
- Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities and health and safety.
- Knowledge and understanding of local confidentiality policies and, General Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act.
Desirable
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of NHS terms and conditions of employment (i.e. Agenda for Change, Whitley councils and local terms and conditions (relative to payroll and pensions).
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS Pension Scheme and systems (relative to pe payroll and pensions).
- Knowledge and understanding of tax regulations (relative to payroll and pensions).
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum GCSE in Maths and English (Grades A-C) Payroll NVQ Level 3 (or relevant experience)
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
Other
Essential
- Strong interpersonal and customer care skills, and ability to overcome barriers of communication and explain complex matters in a noncomplex manner.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Confident and positive approach in communicating with clients and employees at all levels.
- Ability to work flexible hours as appropriate.
- Ability to supervise and train junior staff.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience as a payroll administrator preferably in an NHS payroll environment, including experience of assisting with supervision, training and development of junior staff.
- Managing and prioritising a varied and sometimes unpredictable workload.
- Using an interfaced computerised HR/Payroll system for inputting and interrogation purposes.
- Inputting high volume data accurately to strict deadlines.
Desirable
- Working in an NHS/financial environment.
- Using HR/Payroll/Pension/Expenses systems for interrogation purposes.
- Inputting high volume data accurately to strict deadlines.
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of NHS terms and conditions of employment (i.e. Agenda for Change, Whitley councils and local terms and conditions).
- Detailed and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of NHS payroll and pensions procedures and practises, and employment practises.
- Detailed and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of statutory regulations (i.e. HM Revenue and Customs).
- Detailed and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of NHS pension scheme regulations
- Detailed and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of computerised payroll systems
- Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities and health and safety.
- Knowledge and understanding of local confidentiality policies and, General Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act.
Desirable
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of NHS terms and conditions of employment (i.e. Agenda for Change, Whitley councils and local terms and conditions (relative to payroll and pensions).
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS Pension Scheme and systems (relative to pe payroll and pensions).
- Knowledge and understanding of tax regulations (relative to payroll and pensions).
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum GCSE in Maths and English (Grades A-C) Payroll NVQ Level 3 (or relevant experience)
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
Other
Essential
- Strong interpersonal and customer care skills, and ability to overcome barriers of communication and explain complex matters in a noncomplex manner.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Confident and positive approach in communicating with clients and employees at all levels.
- Ability to work flexible hours as appropriate.
- Ability to supervise and train junior staff.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
